The caulk on my tub/shower keeps cracking or separating. What's my best caulking option?

The caulking tape is horrible and looks artificial. In the last acrylic tub/shower that I caulked, I removed all of the caulk, stuffed toilet paper in the gaps, resealed with bathroom tub and tile caulk. Using the caulk labeled for bathroom tub and tile is the only caulk to use. Also make sure the surface is completely dry and I do mean dry. Do not try to recaulk until the shower/tub has not been used for several days. Use a blow dryer if necessary to make sure all areas are dry. Last thing...make sure that everything is level.  more

get the powder caulk mix and additive that comes in a milk carton. It makes it harden. Mix it yourself and apply it with your hand and wipe away with a sponge that is moist not soaky wet. Then with your wet fingers glide it to make a crease at the croners and make a straight line on your long base and you will have a nice job well doen caulking. Pre-mixes are not worth a hoot.  more

silicone caulk is best, but make sure the surface is clean and dry. If it is, it shouldn't pull away.  more